Manufacturing Controls Engineer III

Job Overview

Work with local & international partners to design & implement machine controls and engine controls on existing or new machining and assembly lines for our world-changing products.

• Participate and/or lead a team for planning and leading complex systems and projects which includes researching vendors, creating technical specifications, requesting quotations, selecting vendors, creating timelines, issuing purchase requisitions, scheduling installations, qualifying and approving equipment/tooling, etc.
• Lead the controls portion of an internal or external project.
• Ensure engineering practices comply with government regulations and safety standards.
• Implement and support hardware and software for PLC, CNC, HMI and engine controls.
• Implement and support device‑level networks, servo and VFD hardware and software.
• Implement and support manufacturing monitoring systems with emphasis on interfacing to higher‑level systems.
• Apply processes and standards to project needs and progress.
• Plan funding and track complex projects based on Daimler standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, OP); manage spending to meet cost targets.
• Identify shortfalls and develop countermeasures, resolutions and implement effectiveness.
• Utilize appropriate project management tools.
• Lead project teams with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, suppliers, and others.
• Promote continuous improvements and actively screen markets and implement improvements.
• Schedule work according to priorities, monitor progress and resolve problems to ensure timely completion.
• Work effectively with hourly and skilled trades union workers.
• Provide management with regular reports and presentations on project status.
• Represent ME and actively participate in CVDS and PPR projects.
• Communicate regularly with the global ME team.
• Coach, mentor, and delegate to team members.
• Apply controls technology to new and existing processes to provide optimal manufacturing solutions.
• Specify, manage, and assist with control designs for new manufacturing equipment procurement.
• Provide controls technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations.
• Participate in design reviews with suppliers to develop and implement the best overall equipment design.
• Equipment controls hardware & software design reviews with suppliers.
• Review engine module control changes and impacts on new or existing lines; make changes as needed.
• Support the controls portion of a production line startup, including tracking & verification of open controls issues.
• Engineer & implement controls hardware & software changes required for process changes.
• Research & develop standards for new controls technologies.

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in controls engineering.
• Minimum 4 years experience with Siemens controls.
• Experience in manufacturing machining and assembly controls equipment hardware and software design practices and standards.
• Experience using PC hardware and Microsoft Windows in a networked plant floor environment.
• Experience in a project lead role.
• Able to travel, including international (~10%).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to oversee activities of tradesmen and/or contractors.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance and other functional groups on request.
• AutoCAD experience with controls‑related drawings.
• Organize shop floor management meetings.

• Project management or supervisory experience.
• Global project experience.
• Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience with new product launches or machine retrofits.
• Experience with production‑related MES and FIS systems.

Position offers a starting salary range of $108,000 - $139,000 USD. Benefits include an annual bonus program; 401k with up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave;…